A deadly crash closed State Road 40 near Pierson Wednesday, forcing detours at U.S. 17 as troopers investigate.

A traffic stop in Indian River County ended with a 79-year-old arrested and his red Corvette impounded after deputies say they found packaged cannabis, a scale and a gun.

Fifteen people arrested at a Davenport Wawa after employees reported a coordinated theft. Deputies say the group was visiting Polk from other counties.

A Volusia County man, Mark Fraser, was sentenced to 40 years after pleading no contest to dozens of counts tied to child- and animal-related sexual material. The State Attorney’s office posted details about the plea and the judge who imposed sentence.

Troopers say a 1999 Ford Ranger tied to a fatal Clewiston hit-and-run was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace before investigators recovered the vehicle. Tips are being sought.

A dispute at a Winter Haven intersection turned into gunfire on Monday; one person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

An Ocala woman was killed in an April crash investigators say involved a driver going about 90 mph; the suspect has been arrested and the family says it is leaning on faith. The victim’s daughter urged other young drivers to slow down.

Three years after the ambush killing of Bryson 'Swift' Leverette, Lady Lake police renewed a plea for tips and Crimeline is offering up to $5,000 for information.

Ocoee police probed reports of gunfire at Prairie Lake Park Thursday; officers searched the scene but located no victims, and the investigation is active.

Orlando police detained two people after reported gunfire on Church Street around 2:30 a.m.; investigators have not confirmed any injuries. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.

Friends of a missing diver helped locate the body about seven miles off Fort Pierce; deputies say the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

A 31-year-old inmate who escaped a Volusia County facility was arrested in Vero Beach after allegedly trying to climb from a second-story window. Deputies and U.S. Marshals say he was detained on June 22.

Detectives and crime‑scene teams blocked Partlow Drive early Sunday as an active investigation continues in Winter Garden.